Over the years, people can start to neglect their flooring, especially grout. What once was sparkling and fresh is now duller, darker, and might need a clean. If you don’t know what grout is, it is a special mixture that sits in between your tiles. It can be any color and has varying widths. When you neglect to clean grout joints, dirt and debris can build up, causing what once was light-colored grout to turn dark. To get ahead of the tough cleaning job, do some maintenance. Below are some grout cleaning tips. 

Cleaning Grout is Easy 

When you start to clean your grout regularly, you will notice an overall positive and cleanliness to your home that you have tried to achieve. Cleaning your grout is the equivalent to the cherry on top and finishing touch. 

When you don’t clean your grout, you miss what could be the dirty catch all of dirt and germs. When was the last time you cleaned your grout? If you can’t remember, it is time to finally do it. It might seem like a task you dread or will be so much work, but you are wrong. Read the easy tips below and become a grout cleaning professional! 

Time and Effort Saving Hacks! 

When cleaning your grout, always start by doing a rinse of warm water and wipe once over with a towel or rag. This will loosen up debris and prepare for the next steps. When picking a solution to clean with, there are a few routes to go. There are grout cleaners you can purchase or homemade mixtures you can easily clean with. Below are some homemade mixtures using household items you likely have on hand. 

• Baking soda, hydrogen peroxide, and dish soap 
• white vinegar and warm water 
• Water, vinegar, lemon juice, and baking soda 
• Baking soda and vinegar 

After you apply your chosen cleaning product, let it do the work for you. Let it set for about 10-20 minutes and come back and assess. Either way you should do a light scrub and get the dirt that the cleaner couldn't, to save you from having to re-clean your grout. Try using a power tool extension brush or a Clorox rotating cleaning brush to save effort and time. After this step, rinse the or let dry and sweep up any excess cleaning products. 

For the final step, look at how amazing your tile looks with sparkling grout! After all of your hard work, you will realize cleaning grout can be easier than you thought! 

For light maintenance, sweep, mop, and do a once-over to prevent buildup. 

Come into Floors For Less to learn more about cleaning grout and all of your flooring needs!